Use and Perceptions of Oncology CT Structured Reports in Australia and New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Structured oncology template (OT) reports are preferred by physicians. Promoted in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) since 2008, this study investigates the current OT use in ANZ and perceptions around OT reporting.

Methods

An online survey was created and sent to > 350 ANZ radiologists, aiming to gain insight into the current rates of OT reporting, demographic variations, OT types, implementation and perceived advantages and limitations. Statistical analyses were descriptive.

Results

Of 164 respondents, 21% never used an OT; 49% used OTs for > 75% of oncology reports, highest rates were those with 10-20 years of experience (29/61) and reporting > 10 oncology CTs per week (10-20 cases 74% and > 20 cases 72%); 72% used tumour, lymph node and metastases headi

SUBMITTER: Brown KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317362 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature